Thanks, Don. I'm glad I did my homework and didn't rush into this. By the way, my new Deering Goodtime is called the "Classic" and appears to be available only at Elderly Instruments. It's a step up from the usual Goodtime and doesn't look like it was designed by Ikea (mahogany finish instead of the usual blond wood). Check it out at Elderly's site. They sell it for $419.00. I'm happy.